We were so excited to add this into our first trip to Scotland based on reviews. We attended the…read moreBraemar Highland Games and were told by an employee to check out this location. I tried to call and ask for availability, but the woman on the phone did not offer much assistance. She did not offer any reservation options and was unwilling to help. Not sure how anyone is supposed to get a booking unless you know a local. Not very accommodating to travelers. Because of lack of accommodation, I would not recommend to try and make a stop here if you are visiting from out of town.

Amazing food, excellent customer service, great atmosphere, lots of choices. I highly recommend…read morethis tea room!

This was such a fantastic lunch. It was so cute and every single thing my group Ordered was amazing.read more

We were visiting the Loch Ness area and needed sustenance, so dropped into Cafe 82. A lovely little…read moreplace, I'd say on the organic/crunchy side, with a book corner and proper coffee bar and barista! My husband greatly enjoyed the French toast with berries, bacon and marscapone. I loved my chicken, pesto and sun dried tomato sandwich, served on chewy, toasty, heavenly bread!! Loved my oatmilk latte, too; best I had in Scotland! Stop here if you're ready for cozy, crunchy & a bit on the slow food side. If you're looking for McDonald's, this ain't it!!

We saw the Mountain Cafe mentioned in our travel book (Fodor's Travel Scotland, 2016), which said…read morethat it's "famed locally" and won a national award in 2014, so we had huge expectations and WE WERE NOT DISAPPOINTED!!! First: we had to wait 15 minutes, but were given a buzzer for when our table was ready--per the hostess, we were able to go as far as the grocery store in town. We didn't mind the wait, as it gave us time to pop into the tourist shop and buy postcards and stamps. The wait was worth it! I had a coffee, one of the best coffees I've ever had, and we sat enjoying the view of the mountains and the view of the pastries, piled in tantalizing piles on the far end of the shop. We each had a roll, mine w fried egg, bacon, and hash brown; hubby the same with sausage instead of bacon. The food was hot, fresh, and the ingredients locally sourced, and tasted so damn good. Every dish that made its way to neighboring tables looked ridiculously good too, and I kept saying I want to try that, and that, and that!! On our way out we bought a chocolate raspberry brownie and a macadamia bar, both items are rich and flavorful, and large enough that hubby and I have been enjoying them all day!! I seldom visit the same restaurant twice while on vacation, but while eating we both agreed that we're going back tomorrow for another amazing meal (and more pastries, I hope!!) before we had out of lovely Aviemore!

WOW (is this a way to start a review, not sure but) Wow…read more This may be one of the best places I've eaten in Scotland, no joke... and there's some great food in this country. My wife and I came here after an exhausting weekend away with teenagers... we were a bit sceptic as to whether or not there was decent food in Aviemore. Don't get me wrong, we figured we would find some ok food, but didn't expect it to be this good. We were told that we would need to get there as early as possible because of the wait... and we were like, this is an outdoor shop's cafe, it couldn't be that good. Well it is THAT good. As I said, you will more than likely have to wait (got this advice from a local)... and you could end up waiting for at least half an hour as we did. We finally got seated and were impressed with the menu thinking that the food couldn't be as good as it seems on the menu. But it was THAT good. I had a red bean burger (if I'm correct) that was SOOO tasty. They make the burgers here (not frozen like veggie burgers at other places). It may have easily been one of the best veggie burgers I've had in Scotland. It came with chips, which I wish I could've had more of but wouldn't have had the room for. To top it off, I had a pot of Eteaket tea with Red Velvet cake. So... a lot of places in Scotland try to do a great Red Velvet cake and end up with an OK red velvet cake. Mountain Cafe did an excellent red velvet. Both moist and dense. Sweet and SOOO filling. In the end, my wife had to roll me out the door and down the stair sideways. I was super full with excellent food. It may have cost a bit more than I would've normally paid for lunch, drink and a cake... but seriously I didn't care. Why isn't Aviemore closer?

We stopped here before going to John o'Groats and the full Scottish hit the spot. If not for this…read morebreakfast the trip simply would've been a disaster. The lady working the tables was very friendly however was spread thin. The cafe is small but all the tables were full and she was WORKING. Maybe it'd be nice for her to have a companion aside from just the line cook who seemed nice too. Anyway great spot would recommend.

Lovely spot for breakfast. Cute decor, with a nod to old Hollywood cinema. Like most places in…read moreInverness, it's small and can get crowded fast. If there's a wee wait, it's worth it. I tend to order and enjoy things which I normally would not make myself. Especially so when I travel. To that end, the full Scottish it is. This is not a light meal. It isn't nuanced. Not delicate. It's a well-crafted left-jab and right-uppercut of heartiness and flavor. I've had blood puddings as bland as can be. But not here. It's seasoned and griddled well. Same can be said for the fried haggis. I frankly love haggis in its most traditional form as plated on Burns' Night, or fried with a nice crunch on a breakfast plate. Everything else from the sausages to mushrooms, to the egg with custardy yolk, it was delicious all around. After my wife and I had a plate each, we walked the city for about 6 miles just to burn off 25% of those calories. It was all worth it. Thanks for a memorable meal and to the lovely ladies who served and tan the establishment, much love to you for the care.

Means "meeting place" in Gaelic, its an interesting Highlands Single Malt brewery where you can…read morejoin tours or go for samples and flights. Interestingly, its now owned by Diageo which is known for their Johhnie Walker Blended Whiskey. The distillery is located near fresh spring water and abundant peat from the nearby bogs. It is also the highest distillery in Scotland, sitting in the mountains of the Highlands. The history dates back to the late 18th Century and though its changed owners multiple times you still get a deep sense of tradition. They have aging barrels stained black from generations of whisky sitting around as decoration. 30 Year Old: 11 quid a dram, they told me they are never going to use the specific combination of barrel, temperature, timing so this batch was very special. I finished it so much the glass looked like it was brand new when I gave it back. There's also a large giftshop with clothing, accessories, home goods, foods, and of course a multitude of different Whiskys. They also had an interesting "bottle your own" 12 year with custom label for 130 pounds.

As you embark on your journey towards the Highlands, a stop at Dalwhinnie is worthwhile. We weren't…read moresure of our timing so opted to just drop in rather than book a tour. This was a good decision as you never know how long your journey will take while traveling throughout the various parts of Scotland. They have a tasting room inside and many interesting offerings to explore. The prices may seem high at first but it's because they are pouring a lot more than the usual 25ml pour. While they have a lot of flight options, we chose to build our own with options that are only available at the distillery. Why try something you can get elsewhere. I love that they were paired with chocolate. That really set the experience a part. I wish they served smaller portions so you could try more, but it was a good experience and we appreciated the knowledgeable staff!

Delicious doughnuts and super friendly service! My friend and I split a couple of doughnuts and…read moresome coffees. The prices were normal considering these are specialty doughnuts. I do believe they sell out of certain flavors so try to go in earlier if you can! There is some seating, but it is fairly limited. There is a restroom for customers.

A cute little doughnut and coffee spot. We were greeted by the friendly counter staff and given…read moreplenty of time to decide. We ended up getting four doughnuts, a mocha and a hot chocolate. The drinks were very disappointing with very little flavor. The doughnuts however deserve four stars on their own. We would come back, just skip the drinks

I highly recommend eating at this great restaurant. Call ahead to make reservations, since they…read moredon't open usually until 530 (17:30). Great ambiance, service and food were delicious. Lamb haggis start was great (we were on the fence but after talking to the waitress she recommended it). If we were staying another night we would definitely eat here again.

We found out you REALLY need reservations to eat here. Once we finally got in, we found the food to…read morebe really good. They have a great selection and the 7 of us had a great meal. They have just about every brand of scotch you can image and have a list that breaks it down by bottom shelf, middle and top (the good stuff) I would definitely go back here when I am in the city again.

In two weeks of vacation traveling, we only visited one spot twice. That spot was Inverness Coffee…read moreRoasting Company. It's a tiny spot located on the outskirts of town (at least, that's how it felt for us as we were walking around, though I'm sure that's not true...) The three people that we encountered on our two visits were warm and welcoming, and brewed up some dang fine coffee! We stayed in on our first visit. We needed to waste a bit of time before meeting up for our Rabbie's day tour, and we wanted somewhere warm and comfortable to sit for a bit. They have a couch and a couple comfy chairs, as well as a couple of tables for one to lounge at. We settled in on the couch to enjoy our coffee. On our first visit, I got a cortado, knowing that the caffeine would help, and the small serving size wouldn't wreak havoc with my bladder (Rabbie's vans don't have bathrooms on board!) My husband ordered a latte, of course. Both drinks were expertly made and full of flavor. We were offered a bit of butter tablet, but we both declined this round. We got our drinks to go on our second visit (our last day in town). I went with a regular hot chocolate, and my husband got another latte. This time I did take the offered butter tablet, and I'm so glad I did. It somehow cut the sweetness of the cocoa...or maybe the cocoa cut the sweetness of the tablet. I don't know what it was, but they worked surprisingly well together! We'd definitely make it a point to stop in for warm caffeinated drinks if we're lucky enough to visit Inverness in the future.

Delightful atmosphere! Smells heavenly!! Met the whets who were so welcoming and friendly…read more Excellent customer service. Excellent coffee! Loved the Scottish blend ! Also bought the pekoe Scottish whiskey tea!!!

I was pleasantly surprised by this cafe in what I feared would be a tourist trap of a town. We…read moreneeded a quick lunch after touristing it up at Urquhart Castle. It was sunny and we were able to get a table on their patio (dogs are welcome). You order inside, all of their employees were friendly, and they bring your order to your table. They have a soup and sandwich lunch option that was simple, and just right. We also took a piece of lemon cheesecake to go.

Headed down Loch Ness one fine day on our journey Westward in Scotland. We found ourselves famished…read moreand it was around lunch time, so we stopped at the Ness Deli and Cafe. It took just a few minutes to get seated. The menu had a very nice array of options, but we were all wanting a fresh green salad. Oopsie, they were out of the salads. The server came back a few minutes later and we each ordered a sandwich and soup. I had the fish stew, and it was very good. I also had a pesto, tomato and mozzarella salad. It was very good, but the bread was sliced very thickly and the fillings didnt go all the way to the edges, leaving me to discard a good bit of the crust. We ordered the Malteaser Bar to share as a dessert and that was not my favorite, but I'm not a big chocolate eater. A good lunch, good service.

This property contains both the Loch Ness bunk-house & the Loch Ness Inn. When they could not fit…read moreour family in at the B&B Inn for our whole stay they suggested we take a family room in the bunk house for one of our nights. So having taken a family of four to both Ill give you some tips. They are both lovely ways to stay but if you want your kids close and safe while still having a door between you for alone time with your partner stay in the inn. If you plan to make your own meals to save money stay in the bunkhouse. But even if you choose the bunkhouse it's worth paying for a breakfast in the Inn.

Hotel- very cute on a small river. Rooms are very uncomfortable climate wise as there are no fans…read moreand no screens on windows. Would have been perfect if we could have opened a window instead of sweating it out all night due to bugs. Restaurant- most servers were pleasant except for the manager type who was very rude and dismissive. The food was all fantastic!